DURHAM, N.C. - The Atlantic Coast Conference has
granted Kenny Anunike, Lee Butler and Brandon Connette medical
hardship waivers for the 2011 season, providing a fifth season of eligibility
for all three Blue Devils.

Anunike, a 6-5, 250-pound rising redshirt senior defensive
end from Galena, Ohio, appeared in four games last fall before suffering a
season-ending knee injury against Tulane. Prior to the injury, Anunike
was leading the ACC in quarterback sacks (4.0) and was credited with 13 total
tackles including five for loss on the year.

Butler, a 5-11, 185-pound rising redshirt senior defensive
back from Anderson, S.C., played in four contests before suffering a leg injury
versus Tulane that kept him sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Butler, who has seen action at both cornerback and safety during his time at
Duke, had four tackles along with a 76-yard interception return for a touchdown
against Stanford in 2011. For his career, he has played in 38 games with
113 tackles, three interceptions and 12 pass breakups while returning 35 punts
for 300 yards and an 8.6 yards per return average.

Connette, 6-2, 225-pound rising redshirt sophomore
quarterback from Corona, Calif., saw action in just two games before suffering
a season-ending shoulder injury against Stanford. For the season, he
completed one-of-two pass attempts for 35 yards and rushed eight times for
minus-14 yards and one touchdown. Connette has played in 14 career games,
completing 11-of-24 throws for 160 yards while rushing 86 times for 307 yards
and nine touchdowns.